A 43-year-old man died after climbing an electric post in in Evangelista St., Quiapo, Manila on Wednesday afternoon.
According to ABS-CBN News, Ariel Albano was barely halfway up the post when an explosion occurred.
The victim, said to be a habitual drinker, reportedly climbs posts whenever he gets drunk. The incident affected power supply to nearby houses as well as to Isetann Mall in Recto.
